Storage bin



Feb. 14, 1928. 1,659,230 I K. ZACHARIAS STQRAGE BIN Filed Aug. 11, 1926 ATTORNEY Patented Feb. 14, 1928.

UNITED STATES KARL ZAOI-IARIAS, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANI STORAGE BIN.

Application filed August 11, 1526. Serial No. 128,575.

T he main object oi this invention is to provide a refillable bin suitable for the storage or vegetables such as potatoes or the like. This bin is constructed in such manner that the vegetables which are stored therein are removed from the bottom of the device. In ordinary bins, the matter stored isremoved for distribution from the top, causing the last matter to be disposed of first. hen storing such articles as vegetables, the lower layers are liable to become rotted or spotted before they are disposed of. To overcome this, he bin is provided with a number of inclined platforms which transfer the vegetables from the top of the bin thru a zigzag path to the bottom and deliver the same into a trough which is normally closed and thru which disposal from the bin is made.

The above and other objects will become apparent in the description below, in which characters of reference refer to like-named parts in the drawing.

7 "Referring briefly to the drawing, Figure 1 a perspective view of the bin.

Figure 2 is a sectional elevational view of the bin.

Figure 3 is a cross sectional view taken on line 3-3 of Figure 2. I

Referring in detail to the drawing, the numerals 10 and 11 indicate the side walls of the bin. The adjacent surfaces of these side walls are provided with channels 16 which have inclined side surfaces "forming dovetailed channels which receive similarly shaped tongues 15 of the end walls 12 and 13. The lower portion of the bin is closed by a floor 14: which may be secured in place by means which will permit removal of all the walls of the bin. The end wall 13 is provided with a trough consisting of end walls 18 and a side wall 17 closed at the bottom by a floor which communicates thru an opening with the chamber of the bin. The trough is closed by a cover 19 which is mounted on hinges 20.

A plurality of declining panels 21, 22, and .13, are superposed one over the other and are removably mounted alternately on the 'end walls 12 and 13. The uppermost panel 21 is of somewhat shorter length than the length of the compartment of the bin and is mounted in declining position on the inner surface of the end wall 12. The difference between the lengths of the chamber of the which the vegetables or other matter, which is precipitated and falls on the panel 21, roll down the latter and passes thru the passage, then continues rolling down the declining panel to another passage created in a similar manner at the opposite end of the wall and finally tails upon the lowermost panel 23 whose lower end faces the opening which enters into the trough chamber into which the matter in the bin is thrust.

These panels, as stated, are removably mounted in the bin. The means of mounting consists of an L-shaped plate which has one arm connected to the panel and its opposite arm 2 1 at substantially right anglesto the arm 25, which lies upon the inner surface of the end walls 12 and 13. The arms or plate 2%: are provided with vertical channels 26 which receive the shanks 0t studs 2'7.

The studs are provided with shoulders to upper ends, and at their lower ends have curved portions, two in number, one continumg from the other, the uppermost one engagmg the heads of the studs 27 while the lower one coverspart of the channels 26 and is first engaged by the heads of the studs 27, as these studs enter into the channels 26.

The bin is particularly constructed so that the material or matter entered thereinto has its first layer disposed of at all times. The vegetables are deposited by filling the bin from the top or open end and tall upon the uppermost panel, in this case indicated by the numeral 21. The vegetables roll downwardly upon the declined surface of this panel 21, have their course diverted at the end in an opposite direction by rolling upon the second inclined panel 22 and then finally roll downwardly in alternate direction on the lowermost panel 23, thence thru the passage formed in the end wall 13 into the trough of the bin whose cover 19 is open when disposing of any of the vegetables within the bin. The panels are detachably mounted in place and are releasably lowered when in place thru the cooperation of the plates 24, one of which is attached to each of the panels, and the studs 27, which are rigidly anchored to the end walls 12 and 13 at predetermined positions. These panels are made removable so that the entire device may be manipulated as a take-down affair so that the corners may be cleaned and kept tree from grit. The panels are removed by lifting the same upwardly, which causes the tongues 28 to he deflected Sidewise until they are outotengngementwith the heads of the studs 27. In mounting the panels in place, a downward movement of the panel causes the studs 27 rigid on the end. walls 12 and 13 to ride into the QhannelS'QB, end as the lower ends 30 oil? the fingers engage the heads of the Studs. Raid fingers are deflected rind re t in e partly formed loop formed in the fingers when the studs rest in the upper ends: of the (lirrnirel thus relensnhly locking these panels in place in the bin.

It is to he noted that certain changes in form and construction may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

I claim Means for securing panels to the ends of a bin comprising studs rigid on said bin, plates mounted on said panels contacting with the walks of said bin, said plates having" chunnels'therein receiving said studs, means on said plates engaging said studs for releneably securing said studs in said channels con'iprising downwardly extending resilient lingers having curred portions at their lower ends the curved portions projecting: toward Fflltl .IilltlPF, the lowercurred ends of Said tingers lleiii gy tree. Silhl curved portions being deflected by the heads of the etude before engagement of the .liHQ'OlS and the stud heads,

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

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